Ushguli Travel Guide, Shkhara glacier and hikes to lower Svaneti itinerary, Photography, Places, Svaneti 25001 Europe's Highest permanent settlement Ushguli (2060-2200m) is located in Svaneti, Georgia 50km from Mestia at the foot of Shkhara summit (5193) - one of the highest in Georgia. The Ushguli villages contain old ...